Hopefully, you’ve taken advantage of the head start we provided a few weeks back and already downloaded all the files you need so you can just log in and start playing the game immediately. If you didn’t get a chance to grab the goods quite yet, however, or are just now learning about the program for the first time, that’s okay too – anyone can grab the MAG Beta and its files at any time between now and the end of the testing phase on January 10 at 11:59pm.

Here’s a three-step refresher course on what you’ll need to do to get the Beta:

1. Log on to the PlayStation Store, Select “View All By Title -> M Titles -> MAG” and download the MAG Beta file like you would any other freely-available PSN video or demo (298 MB)
2. Launch the MAG Beta program from your XMB to download a special patch that will restart MAG once the update has been received (another 37 MB)
3. After the reboot, the Beta will reconnect and download the actual game data so that you can play (1.8 GB – 2.3 GB depending on your region)

Remember, the MAG Beta is taking place worldwide – all you need to participate no matter where you live is a PlayStation 3 and an internet connection. Once you’ve logged on, get ready to enjoy two different game modes: 64-player sabotage and 256-player domination!

I logged in, created a character and had this for the queue: 0/32 0/32 1/32
So i logged out and logged back in, then I recieved a msg saying i was unable to connect to queue, but I later connected and the same problem as earlier. I waited, 20 people joined and then back to the problem earlier. I restarted the beta and now I recieve “unable to establish a connection to the server at this time. Press of to try again” every time I try to start the game. This has been going on for about an hour

Lot of fun earlier this morning when things were up and running. Different server issues have been popping up for the past couple of hours on this end. Lucky log in recently and no Character nor the ability to recreate one so must be another issue. Looking forward to the full beta, just finished BF2 Bad Company, really want to compare and post. The short session I played I can compare some but need real workout for full write up. See ya’s in game

For all of you who haven’t played it you are going to be amazed when you enter a match. The game runs very smoothly NO LAG. I played 50 minutes while servers where good. To play the 256 player matches you have to be a level ten. Right noww i am a 4. It doesen’t take much to level up so don’t worry. Im glad Zippo is fixing this problem, it didn’t take any more than 5 minutes for them to realize the problem.

I just tried to log-in to the new beta for the first time and I’m not able to get past the character management screen (just like b4 the beta started). It’s currently 1:15pm US mountain time here. I take it the server is still down…

umm ok so i just tried to play my open beta.. and i got to the menu where it says “News” and has a R1 and L1 button thing.. but i cant do anything.. and i agreed to the terms and conditions but it still wont let me do anything.. someone help me please?

The problem started around 11:00 am and there is about 30 minutes of fixing left. Total an 1:30. FOR a problem like this it is actually kind of quick the time it is taking them. To keep you entertainted and blogging while the beta is fixed, what PMC are you going to choose( RAVEN S.V.E.R OR THAT OTHER ONE I CAN’T REMEMBER) ??

After having played for several hours (as a Raven soldier)on 2 maps I can say that I am impressed by what I have seen so far. Character creation offers several options and is well implemented. As it stands you can only make 1 character, if this is for the beta or the final release I am uncertain.
What I found most impressive so far is that the maps manage a balance I have not seen since my Blackhawk Down and Joint-ops (PC games) days. What I mean is that snipers and rushers alike will find it very easy to do their thing. The maps allow for plenty of sniper shots while still offering enough cover to maneuver without getting too frustrated.
The level up and skill purchasing mechanics work well and offer some advantages, but new players will still be able to work well from the start. While it may seem like a simplistic and useless system at first it will become quickly obvious that getting new skills and gear is worth the effort.